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| Fan Shiqi Caught in the Storm After Yu Menglong’s Death — Scenes Cut, Name Pushed Back, Projects Frozen, and... Boycott |
It’s been a right messy few weeks in the Chinese entertainment scene, and at the centre of it all now is Fan Shiqi. The lad’s name has somehow been dragged into the chaos following actor Alan Yu (Yu Menglong)’s tragic death last month — and let’s just say, things ain’t looking great for him at the minute.
The Tragedy That Started It All
Yu Menglong’s passing in September left fans absolutely gutted.
He reportedly fell from a building after a night out, with police confirming it as an accident caused by heavy drinking.
But as is often the case online, folk weren’t having it.
Rumours flew about “something off” behind the scenes, and soon enough, names started getting tossed into the mix — Fan Shiqi’s being one of them.
The Fallout: Career on Thin Ice
Since then, the knock-on effect for Fan Shiqi’s career has been brutal. His new drama “Love’s Ambition”, which only just started airing, has apparently been hit by major edits.
Word going round is that his scenes have been trimmed down to barely 50-odd minutes in total.
Even his placement on Douban’s cast list has quietly slipped down a few notches — no one’s saying it out loud, but it’s dead obvious the platform’s distancing itself.
Posters have disappeared, promos have gone silent, and other cast members have avoided mentioning the project altogether.
One viewer on social media summed it up perfectly: “He’s not erased, but everyone’s pretending he’s invisible.”
Online Backlash and Brand Trouble
Things really kicked off when a few viral clips popped up online linking Fan Shiqi to Yu Menglong’s death, which only made public sentiment turn nastier.
His social media pages have been flooded with angry comments and protest photos from fans of Yu Menglong.
Even after he cleared out the comments section, they just kept coming back.
To make matters worse, a post he wrote just days after Yu Menglong’s death — saying he was “very happy” — was seen as tone-deaf, and that’s when the backlash properly exploded.
He was supposed to hold a solo concert in Chengdu on 18 October titled “Hot-Blooded Idiot”, but that’s now been scrapped entirely.
Tickets are being refunded, and fans who booked hotels are reportedly being compensated.
On top of that, a few brands that used to back him — including a jewellery label and a coffee chain — are rumoured to have cut ties quietly.
For an idol-actor with multiple endorsement deals, that’s a proper punch in the gut.
Industry Chill and Drama Backlash
Fan’s other upcoming series, “Shine For Me”, hasn’t even aired yet but is already under pressure, with some viewers threatening to boycott it if his scenes aren’t removed.
The production team’s keeping their heads down, hoping the storm passes — but in this business, once the tide of public opinion turns, it’s not that easy to row back.
It’s not an official blacklist, but it sure looks like an industry freeze.
No new PR, no talk shows, no campaigns — it’s as if he’s been quietly shelved.
What’s Next for Fan Shiqi
Right now, Fan Shiqi’s staying quiet, probably hoping the noise dies down.
But silence doesn’t always work when the internet’s in full swing.
Until something concrete comes out — an official statement, legal notice, or maybe even a public apology — he’s stuck in limbo.
What’s certain is this: between the messy rumours, the slashed screen time, and the collapsing brand deals, Fan Shiqi’s image has taken a heavy hit.
Whether he manages to bounce back or stays frozen out might just depend on how fast the industry moves on — and how long the audience’s memory lasts.
TL;DR
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Yu Menglong’s death ruled an accident; netizens still suspicious.
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Fan Shiqi dragged into the chatter, facing backlash.
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“Love’s Ambition” edited heavily, posters and credits changed.
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Chengdu concert cancelled, brands reportedly cutting ties.
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Public sentiment rough — comeback might be a long shot.